<p>What do treadmills, mustard seeds, and Gideon’s shrinking army have in common? Apparently… a lot more than we’d like to admit.</p><p>In this <strong>Extra Shot of <em>Grace in the Grind</em></strong>, Cody takes a deeper (and funnier) theological dive into <strong>why God consistently chooses small beginnings</strong>—and why our obsession with big moments often misses the point.</p><p>This episode blends <strong>biblical theology, everyday humor, and honest discipleship</strong>, starting with an unexpected confrontation from a judgmental basement treadmill and ending with a powerful reminder: <strong>God rejoices to see the work begin</strong> (Zechariah 4:10).</p><p>You’ll explore:</p><ul><li>Why God prefers mustard seeds over microwave miracles</li><li>The Bible’s greatest hits of “This doesn’t feel like enough”</li><li>Gideon, remnant theology, and why God keeps shrinking the numbers</li><li>Progressive sanctification (slow growth is not failed growth)</li><li>Why small obedience is actually spiritual warfare</li><li>How consistency shapes character long before it shapes outcomes</li></ul><p>From Moses and Jeremiah to a boy with a Lunchable and the early church, Scripture repeatedly shows that <strong>God does His biggest work through unimpressive starts</strong>. If your faith feels ordinary, unnoticed, or painfully slow—this episode reframes that as deeply biblical, not broken.</p><p>This Extra Shot is for:</p><ul><li>The believer who feels behind</li><li>The Christian discouraged by slow progress</li><li>The person showing up faithfully with little applause</li><li>Anyone who needs permission to start small again</li></ul><p>With humor, Scripture, and practical theology, this episode reminds us that <strong>God isn’t waiting for a breakthrough—He’s blessing your first step</strong>.</p><p>So grab your coffee, laugh a little, breathe deep, and remember: <strong>Hell isn’t afraid of big intentions—but it trembles at small obedience that keeps going.</strong></p><p>🎙️ <em>Grace in the Grind</em> — helping you follow Jesus faithfully in real life, one ordinary step at a time.</p>